Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

Our research arm’s published advisory, 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains has predicted added activism among various industries including the automotive sector. The UAW has fallen short in two prior votes to organize the Chattanooga facility — in 2014 and 2019, both times by narrow margins. This week, the U.S.

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OCTOBER 21, 2015

Although the research focused on the retail industry, the six fundamental disciplines outlined in the book, and the recommendations we make, apply to companies across all industries that want to enhance and leverage their supply chain capabilities to drive profitable growth. percent in 2014. percent in 2006 to 3.4

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Four fundamental practices: Based on (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016) research, Chinese and Iranian governments have focused their fight for SSCM based on four fundamental practices: sustainable procurement, sustainable production along with sustainable distribution , and reverse logistics. Cardwell, 2014). 2014, July 30).

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

In a subsequent blog post, we will highlight another breaking development, that being a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams. billion has already been invested, amounting to 5.4 More to come.

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Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

They're the teams responsible for forecasting inventory requirements, managing inventory replenishment functions and sourcing inventory from suppliers. This isn't the first time the company's culture is acknowledged by the business community: the Atlanta Journal named AutomationDirect a Top Place to Work in 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2020.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 11, 2014

When a disaster such as a flood strikes, the response can be chaotic as various agencies and sources of supply converge on the stricken area. A humanitarian logistics model developed by the Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) improves the efficiency of response efforts by taking a holistic view of these operations.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

But the world of logistics has not changed radically compared with last year,” says Patrick Haex from Buck Consultants. We can’t believe that this factory hasn’t closed sooner,” states research firm Innovev in Automotive News earlier this year. SCM Map Europe 2014-2015. Slight shift in European networks.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Now, this week’s supply chain and logistics news, which was dominated by transportation-related items: Are Imports Moving to the East Coast? And here’s a chart they included in the post: Source: [link]. For related commentary, see my February 2014 post Enough Talk: Time to Fix Transportation Infrastructure Funding.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? What will happen in 2016?

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SCM Research

JULY 24, 2015

and Scholten et al. ), logistics integration ( Alam et al. and strategic sourcing ( Eltantawy et al. ). and strategic sourcing ( Eltantawy et al. ). See also: Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2014.). Griffin et al. Schaltegger & Burritt and Varsei et al. Congratulations to all winners!

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory ( Available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center ) includes a prediction that the supply chain technology segment will feature an investment boom in market consumption, added equity investment and M&A activity.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

This “invisible” part of Walmart’s business is a logistical and supply chain management and the practices they employ should give supply chain managers pause to take a bit out of their day and inspect what Walmart is doing in order to mimic into the supply chain manager’s own practice. .” marketwatch.com.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 27, 2015

More than ever before, excellence in supply chain management – especially in logistics functions – is about driving revenue growth, capturing market share, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The post 6 Supply Chain Disciplines to Enable Profitable Growth appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2022

The previous five-year labor contract was ratified in 2014 , after a total of nine months of contract negotiations and considerable urging from government officials for both sides to reach resolution. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved. . The post U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2016

Editor’s Note: Today’s post revisits some great advice offered by supply chain and logitics executives to students and young professionals in past episodes of Talking Logistics. We originially shared these brief video excerpts in 2013 and 2014, but we’ve compiled them here again in case you missed them the first time.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Radio frequency identification (RFID) has become one of the megatrends in logistics. Here are only a few ways that RFID technology has changed, and is continuing to change the not only the way we think about logistics, but also how interact with the world around us. Source: Morai Logistics. Source: SupplyChainOpz.com.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Whether it’s agile sourcing of hoverboards or finding the perfect gift for the person who has everything, technology is fixing the problem for good. Production Freight Receiving Purchasing Retail Logistics Production: Santa’s little helpers. Source: Soar Boards, via Flickr. But it comes at a price.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2014

Research at the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program , Zaragoza, Spain, is investigating why drug dispensers such as clinics and pharmacies might acquire fake drugs. The research explores a new approach to combating drug counterfeiters: devising mitigation strategies based on the way dispensers procure medicines.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

Venti Raises $29 Million in Series A Round Autonomous logistics technology and industrial hubs provider Venti Technologies announced that it has secured $28.8 The tech provider has added a deeper set oof meteorology and climate science data to provide customers with weather and climate focused risk factors. million in Series A financing.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In fact, according to eMarketer, there were estimated 1.75bn smartphone users worldwide in 2014. By 2017, the market research company expects the number of global smartphone users to increase to 2.50bn and represent 33.8% In 2013, UPS became the first logistics provider to offer 3D printing services at select UPS Stores.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

percent from December 2014. percent compared to Q4 2014. As reported in the Wall Street Journal earlier this month, “ freight truck orders plummeted 48% in January ,” according to data from ACT Research. Other data sources, however, suggest the market is in good balance. Leading Practices in Transportation Procurement.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. billion (U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Executive Editor Bob Ferrari pens highlights of the 2022 Crossroads Event recently conducted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This Editor had the opportunity to attend the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics ( CTL ) 2022 Crossroads Event. Background. Bob Ferrari.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social, or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted into products, and delivered to the market. Profits : Although many people think there is a tradeoff between sustainability initiatives and profitability, research shows otherwise.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Smartphone users in India doubled from 2013-2014, from 51 million to 104 million. In 2011, Nigerian startup Mall for Africa, which ships American brands to Nigerian consumers, took in $17 million in 2014. Another e-commerce platform, Konga, saw revenues grow 450 percent in 2014. Last-mile logistics get chaotic.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

Launched – 2/25/2014. Launched – 1/24/2014. Manufacturing companies comprise 12% of our GDP and have the highest rate of investment in research, development, and innovation. Each institute will be linked to an academic or innovation consortium and a federal agency partner. Website: [link]. Location: Chicago, IL.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

” Richard Zech, Founder of Avanator LLC , a logistics company an Amazon DSP services contractor indicates that the technology has been a game changer for drivers in saving time and by making navigation safer and easier. Parcel transportation and logistics services provider FedEx and freight-tracking software company FourKites Inc.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social, or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted into products, and delivered to the market. Profits : Although many people think there is a tradeoff between sustainability initiatives and profitability, research shows otherwise.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

When we do these types of analysis, we look back at the data as far as we can reach (Y chart data is available only back to 2006 in a reliable form) and then we look at the period of 2006-2014 and the more recent period of 2011-2014. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. The difference?

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On the supply side, in 2014, I remember that DHL was talking about resilience where everyone was wondering what that really meant and how to set up the risk management globally. So a lot of researchers predicted or economists predicted that it will go to a de-globalization or to a re-nationalization.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 15, 2014

Packaging shields products from damage and theft, differentiates the brand, and is a source of information for consumers. The Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (CLI) has developed two optimization models that help companies find the most cost-effective packaging format for emerging markets.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

We completed extensive research, watched a lot of how-to clips, purchased some best practices resources, discussed/strategized amongst ourselves at length, developed ground rules, consolidated a plan, and continuously reviewed our methods and performance throughout Charlie’s first 15 months of training. We were well prepared.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

”[8] As a result, by spring 2014, Google data centers used 50% less energy than the industry average. Everything from procurement, to production, to logistics can be improved using artificial intelligence. So making data centers run as efficiently as possible is a very big deal.”[7]

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Select one strategic logistics partner and build a long-term, close relationship.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2015

The rising complexity of items sold decreases the organization’s ability to forecast, and the longer lead times across multiple tiers of sourcing and supply, increases the bullwhip impact (distortion of the demand signal across multiple tiers of the value network). This increases risk. Figure 1: Bullwhip Impact. Technology has not caught up.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

We normally do our Talking Logistics episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but we have one today at 12 ET with Alaster Love from Transplace, where we are going to discuss “ Big Data and Analytics in Oil and Gas Transportation.” September 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report – October 2014.

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